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Victor Sarasqueta

Victor Sarasqueta is a hallmark of Basque gunmaking from Eibar, Spain, known for fine sidelock and boxlock shotguns built with careful hand fitting and classic Spanish aesthetics. The firm dates to 1883 and received a Royal Warrant in 1902 as gunmaker to the King of Spain. Production spanned elegant side by sides and selective over unders, with model lines distinguished by engraving, ejector options, and wood grades.

Precision, Proven

Sarasqueta guns are built around regulated barrels, hand fitted locks, and consistent patterning, yielding natural mounts and predictable shot placement that reward experienced field and clay shooters.

Built for Field and Clays

The catalog historically ranged from upland ready game guns to sporting variants. Model families such as the 6 and 6E (non ejector and ejector) and the 7 and 7E stepped up in finish and features, giving buyers graded choices that remained mechanically straightforward and reliable.

Crafted to Endure

Actions and chopper lump or demi bloc barrels were finished to close tolerances, then proved and regulated. Many examples remain in service after decades, supported by Spain’s standardized proof and widely understood date codes.

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Shotguns

Side by side sidelocks define the brand’s reputation, with higher grades such as the 7E adding elaborate scrollwork, stocked to the wrist lines, and ejectors; mid grade 6E builds balanced tasteful engraving with field practicality. Boxlock models provided durable value with cleaner metalwork and simpler lockwork. Over under entries appear in later catalogs but the marque is most closely associated with classic SxS game guns. Collectors and hunters prize Sarasqueta pieces for lively handling, smooth triggers, and the blend of artistry and utility that characterizes the Eibar school.

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Workshop, Fit, and Restoration

Period guns often benefit from sympathetic service: hinge pin and lock checks, bite engagement, rib integrity, and regulation confirmation. Knowledgeable smiths familiar with Spanish proof marks and Eibar practices can set dimensions, refresh checkering, or adjust ejector timing while preserving originality. Correct identification of model, grade, and year is key to valuation and setup.

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Frequently asked questions

What makes Victor Sarasqueta shotguns distinctive?

Hand fitted actions, regulated barrels, graceful balance, and graded finish levels that scale from practical field guns to exhibition pieces.

What are common model references (6, 6E, 7, 7E)?

Numbered models denote grade; “E” indicates ejectors. The 7E is a higher grade sidelock with richer engraving and ejectors; 6 and 6E typically sit mid range.

How do I date a Sarasqueta?

Spanish proof codes on the flats are the starting point; cross check with recognized tables.

Is the brand still active?

The company joined a group in the 1980s and ceased operations thereafter; surviving guns remain sought after.

How do sidelock and boxlock Sarasquetas compare?

Sidelocks carry higher grades, more engraving, and often ejectors; boxlocks emphasize durability and value while retaining Basque handling.

Where do these sit among Spanish makers?

Sarasqueta stands alongside other Eibar names in the wider Spanish Best tradition.

About

The name signifies an artisan lineage in Eibar, blending British influenced forms with Spanish techniques. The brand’s best work pairs tasteful engraving, sound mechanics, and balanced stocks sized for field carry and sporting use.

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